Which two doctors were able to identify important language centers in the brain by studying their patients?

A) Gall and Spurzheim
B) Broca and Wernicke
C) Mesmer and Freud
D) Galton and Wundt


Answer: B
Rationale: Paul Broca and Karl Wernicke are well known for discovering brain regions that, when damaged, lead to difficulty speaking (Broca's area) and understanding (Wernicke's area) language.

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